Online Resources

All of the resources listed below are free to Ayer Library patrons. Some sites, like Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com, are accessible only on Ayer Library computers. Other sites, like Niche Academy and Rosetta Stone, can be accessed outside of the library through this web page.

Access Ancestry Library Edition from Home
For a limited time only, Ancestry.com is fully accessible from home. Just click the link above and enter your Ayer Library card number (barcode) and password. Once you are logged in, click on the link for Ayer Library. If you’re unsure of your password, please contact us at ayerlibrary@cwmars.org or 978-772-8250 and we will respond as soon as possible.

Research your family history through census, land, military, and birth records. There are billions of records and documents at your disposal. View Ancestry.com tutorial here

New for May 2020: Free access to RBdigital eAudiobooks, videos, and comics!

How to use RBdigital: If this is your first time using RBdigital through Ayer Library, you will need to register an account. Select the “Register” link in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen. Fill in the required information. Enter a username without any spaces (i.e. user123). Passwords must be at least four characters long and can contain both numbers and letters. Passwords are case sensitive; usernames are not. The “Library Card” section is for your library card barcode number. For more information on creating your account or using RBdigital in general, click here or contact a librarian.

New for 2020: Free access to BookBrowse for patrons of the Ayer Library!

Massachusetts Libraries Digital Collections Libraries and organizations throughout Massachusetts and the U.S. are working together to make the resources of libraries, archives, and museums freely available to the public. Here you can find historical records and maps, works of art and culture, and research and scientific data.

Medline Plus
An excellent source of health information from the world’s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up-to-date.

World Book Online is an online encyclopedia useful for students and families. Log in with your library card barcode.

Mass.gov – Find out how to contact your state representative, renew your driver’s license online, search for a job or a flu clinic, and file your state tax returns online.

Newspapers.com
A digital collection of past issues of newspapers from Northeastern states including local papers like the Lowell Sun, the Fitchburg Sentinel, and the Boston Globe. This database is accessible through Ayer Library computers only.